Gun Found by Kids Triggers Tragedy | Virginia Beach News

A chilling incident in North Carolina: kids found a loaded gun at a grandmother’s home, leading to a tragic accident where a 3-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl were injured — the girl’s wounds are life-threatening. While adults were cooking nearby, the children stumbled upon the firearm, sparking a deadly mistake. A 22-year-old man, Ezekiel Nicre Tillman, now faces felony child abuse charges and a misdemeanor for improper gun storage. Authorities are digging into how the weapon ended up unsecured — a sobering reminder of the lethal risks when guns aren’t kept safely out of reach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74a5eff03f0e8b2b